History is Written by the Victor

History is Written by the Victor

We are thrilled to share with you that Third Form pupil, Freya (Queen Anne) has won ‘best story’ in a prestigious national ‘Write your own Historical Fiction’ competition run by the Historical Association. Freya wrote a piece entitled ‘The Disaster’. Judge Tony...
An Epic Odyssey at Classical Greek Conference

An Epic Odyssey at Classical Greek Conference

The Classics Department was delighted to host the annual Oxford and Bucks Classical Association Greek Conference. More than eighty pupils and teachers from a range of schools enjoyed three lectures from The University of Oxford academics on the theme of ‘Odysseus,...
Expanding Minds: The Enlightenment Lecture Programme

Expanding Minds: The Enlightenment Lecture Programme

The Enlightenment Lecture programme kicked off the academic year in fine form, beginning with a fantastic and informative talk by Professor Magda Osman, presented by our Head of School, Nancy (Upper Sixth, Swift). Professor Osman’s lecture explored the concept of the...
Results Day 2024

Results Day 2024

As we bid farewell to the Class of 2023 following the receipt of their final results today, warm and hearty congratulations are in order, with 27 percent of all grades awarded an A* or A grade and ten percent of all results awarded at the A* grade. When writing to...
Putting Paddles into Practice

Putting Paddles into Practice

On the most splendid summer day so far this year, the Second Form took to the water, paddles in hand, for a trip to remember. After designing and making their paddles in Design and Technology lessons, they had the opportunity to test their creations on the tranquil...
Pupils Cast Their Votes

Pupils Cast Their Votes

The hustings are over, the votes have been cast, and Cokethorpe has decided the outcome of our mock General Election. Congratulations to our Lower Sixth Politics students who acted as candidates, and to their wider campaign teams, who all showed immense dedication and...